getTableRelations

Get foreign key relationships for a table in an easily parseable JSON format. Returns both outgoing foreign keys (to other tables) and incoming references (from other tables). Helpful for understanding table relationships before writing JOIN queries.

Server Oracle Database MCP Server tannerpace/mcp-oracle-database
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What getTableRelations does on Oracle Database MCP Server

AI agents call getTableRelations to retrieve information from Oracle Database MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why getTableRelations needs a policy

Even though getTableRelations only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs — an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Questions about getTableRelations

What does the getTableRelations tool do? +

Get foreign key relationships for a table in an easily parseable JSON format. Returns both outgoing foreign keys (to other tables) and incoming references (from other tables). Helpful for understanding table relationships before writing JOIN queries. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Oracle Database MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on getTableRelations? +

Register the Oracle Database MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for getTableRelations: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Oracle Database MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is getTableRelations? +

getTableRelations is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit getTableRelations? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the getTableRelations rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block getTableRelations completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for getTableRelations. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides getTableRelations? +

getTableRelations is provided by the Oracle Database MCP Server MCP server (tannerpace/mcp-oracle-database). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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